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Welcome to Toshi Straps, finest quality bespoke leather watch straps handmade in the South West of England

I’ve been making watch straps by hand for over 15 years now, and although I am best known for making straps for watches such as Panerai, Rolex, Anonimo, Breitling, Tudor and U-Boat, my straps are suitable for most watches.

All my straps are completely handmade – no machines are used in the manufacture of a Toshi Strap. Each strap is cut, sewn and finished individually by hand and made to my customer’s specification using traditional techniques used in the UK by leather workers for centuries. What’s more, no part of the process is outsourced – it’s just me and my hand tools here, working with premium quality leathers to produce the best watch strap possible for you.  I am passionate about making watch straps and I believe my passion and attention to detail is obvious from my work.

If you are new to my website please take a few minutes to look at the frequently asked questions page. This will answer a lot of questions you may have about the watch straps I make and how I work, but if there is anything I haven’t covered please feel free to contact me.

Thank you for visiting, and I hope you like my work.

Some featured straps

Some recent customer feedback

“Just to confirm the strap has arrived and may I say I am very, very pleased with it. So nice to have a full grain, substantial strap and such a nicely made one at that!

I was so fed-up with other sellers relatively expensive straps that frankly were all show and little substance, delaminating after a month or two, flaking, peeling, surface wear-through, shrinkage and other problems.

I know I’ll need to wear this one in a bit, but I’m prepared for that and I’m of a generation that appreciates the longevity of craftsman made products so much more than flimsy mass produced throw-away tat. I’ll report back in 50 years to let you know how the patina is coming along.”

Mike, Aberdeen, Scotland

“I’ve ordered three straps from Toshi Straps and I’ve been thrilled with the results every time. They look stunning, and the craftsmanship shows.”

Chuck, Illinois, USA

“The strap arrived this morning, and I’ve just fitted it. I have to say it’s quite superb, beautiful leather – much better than anything supplied by Bremont – and its really enhanced the look of the watch.

Thanks for the tip about curved bars. They made the strap much easier to fit, and it is not rubbing against the watch case, which should prolong its life, though with leather of this quality, it’s unlikely to wear out anytime soon. I’ll certainly be ordering more straps from you in the future. You obviously take a real pride in your craft.”

Adrian, London, UK

“I have purchased 5 straps from Toshi, so felt that a review was in order. I cannot fault Rich’s craftsmanship and combined with a superb range of hides his straps are absolutely outstanding. So far I have sampled buffalo, horween, kudu, nubuck, and standard veg tanned leather. All are extremely comfortable and with a bit of advice, the perfect fit. All of the straps that I ordered arrived when expected and communications throughout were excellent. Cannot recommend highly enough and it’s great to have a UK based strap maker now that “the thing that shall not be named” has made EU purchasing difficult. Wouldn’t go anywhere else these days. Thanks again for the straps and service!”

Celia, Northumberland, UK

Strap arrived today and it’s gorgeous….straight into my Nauticfish and it looks great. Will definitely be ordering more.

Glynn, West Yorkshire, UK

“High quality handmade product and great customer service. I have 2 of these straps and both are great quality and comfortable to wear. The website is very clear when ordering but if in doubt you can email Rich direct with any questions, he is always quick in coming back to you. Quick turnaround time well within what was stated. Already thinking about ordering a 3rd. Highly recommended.”

John, West Yorkshire. UK
“Hey rich, strap arrived today. To say I’m happy with it is a major understatement!! Absolutley love the colour and texture of the leather. It matches my redwing boots and belt perfectly which is what I was hoping! Many thanks again and I’ll be in touch again for sure. Got my eyes set on Horween Essex.”
Tom, Buckinghamshire, UK

“Just to let you know the straps have arrived and have exceeded my expectations. I would not hesitate in recommending Toshi watch straps. Thank you for the great communication, this adds to the overall customer experience.”

Patrick, Buckinghamshire, UK

“The strap has just arrived. It is an awesome piece! Thanks a lot for your work.”

Joseph, Marne, France

“I recently purchased a strap for a watch of mine from Toshi-Straps. The entire experience was relaxing and you are kept informed of what is happening and the timelines. I received an email informing me that the straps were ready and when they were posted. I received the straps late but this was as a result of delays at Royal Mail. The straps are fantastic and I am truly elated with my purchase. There is real quality there, the straps fit the watch perfectly and is a wonderful fit on the arm. I have no qualms about referring Toshi-Straps at all! ”

Thank you!
Curtis, Essex, UK
“All safely arrived and installed. What mere words can I say that haven’t  been said before? Such beautiful craftsmanship and simple elegant attention to detail. The leather is sublime, the stitching immaculate and the watch now so much better presented. I can’t begin to thank you for making this standard timepiece something worthy of remembrance. I love it. Thanks once again, I’m so very glad my computer found you. Keep up the amazing work, it’s clear you’ve found one of your true vocations.”
Tim, Kent, UK

“Simply the best straps in the world. Don’t search any more!”

Miklos, Budapest, Hungary

“Recieved the strap and must say it is awesome!! Colour is spot on, thank you for an excellent product and great service.”

Simon, West Midlands, UK

“The strap was delivered yesterday afternoon and is already installed on my Anomino. Looks great and your customer service and responsiveness were outstanding. Will certainly have you first in mind if I want straps for other watches and will recommend you to anyone interested in a handmade or good-looking strap upgrade. Thanks!”

Allen, Okinawa, Japan, Your Content Goes Here

“Just got home and the strap has arrived. It is exactly what I had hoped for. You were right about the size too. It is absolutely fantastic! I will be back for more. Thanks very much.”

Richard, County Durham, UK

“Straps arrived safe and sound and once again I find myself extremely pleased – superb work and love all four of them!”

Richard, Surrey, UK

“I have just received my strap and I am very happy. It is the best strap I have ever worn. Thanks.”

Ketil, Copenhagen, Denmark

“Just to confirm my new watch strap has arrived as promised. WOW! What a beautiful strap, and the colour is just superb! Thank you once again for your fantastic work and for providing such a seamless service. As you keep finding such fantastic looking leathers to add to your stock there’s no doubt I’ll be in touch to add another strap to add to my growing collection! ”

Steve, Stockport, UK

“Great product and a great customer experience! Nothing but positive feedback for Toshi Straps. Bought two in three months after spending many months researching and sourcing bespoke leather straps for an Oris Aquis.

The online order process is very straight forward with lots of choice and easy access to info and tips…. Both orders were placed with an expected four week ETA.. and both orders were turned around in half the time. Rich is very helpful and you can tell how much he cares about his customers and the product.

I love the finished product, the straps look and feel great and are everything I was looking for. Definitely recommend!”

Mike, Abu Dhabi, UAE

“Ordered two bespoke leather watch straps for a Tudor Heritage Black Bay. Richard provided great guidance throughout the ordering process from advising on the strap size in relation to my wrist measurements coupled to the Black Bays dimensions. The straps have exceeded expectations, go and see for yourself on the Toshi strap gallery. Coupled with great communication, I would not hesitate to recommend Toshi Straps”

Patrick, Buckinghamshire, UK

“I’ve just fitted the new strap to my Bremont and am delighted with it. It’s beautifully made, suits the watch perfectly and is very comfortable, so thank you. Nice work.”

Martin, Somerset, UK

“I received the straps and they look and feel great! Thanks for making these awesome quality straps!”

Felix, Singapore

“Just to let you know my new watch strap arrived today …. which I’m delighted to say is awesome! Even my wife commented on how good the quality it was … which if you knew my wife is really saying something! Thank you for a great product and service.”

Darren, Ayrshire, UK

“I found Toshi Straps through a colleague and what a recommendation it was. Rich is totally on the ball and keeps you informed all the way from first placing the order to receipt of delivery. I went for Tangerine Dream and I certainly wasn’t disappointed. It was better than the original Panerai strap that I had. If you are in the market for a watchstrap don’t waste time looking at all the alternative companies out there. Go straight to Rich @ Toshi straps.”

Jason, Cleveland, UK

“The straps showed up today. So beautiful. I will be ordering more. Thank you for making something that has brought a smile to my face.”

Jason, California, USA

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